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Out-of-school learning activities that focus more on exploration and inspiring curiosity rather than on mastery or review of specific academic content; such activities complement formal learning by building students' background knowledge, introducing new ideas and sparking curiosity

Written goals for what students should know and be able to do, broken out into academic subject and grade level. Educational standards help teachers plan curriculum and set expectations for students. The Common Core State Standards, adopted by 48 states, cover English Language Arts and Mathematics, and prepare students for college and career readiness.

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act requires that every school district and every school receiving Title I dollars must have a written parent engagement policy and must build school capacity to effectively implement the policy. The policy must be developed jointly with, approved by, and distributed to parents of participating children and the local community. As a school partner, a 21st CCLC program can be very important to implementing and sustaining the parent engagement plan. Copies of the plan should be available from school and district offices, and may be available on their websites.

Concerned with the whole of something rather than a single part; for example, holistic education is concerned not only with academic learning but also with students' social, emotional and physical development

The strategy of using a longer school day, week or year to significantly increase the total number of school hours dedicated to instruction in core academic subjects, enrichment activities, and teacher collaboration and professional development

Hours outside of the regular school day, and they are often used for student enrichment activities that augment regular school-time instruction. Out-of-school time can occur before or after school, or in the summer.

Positive youth development is an intentional, prosocial approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, uses and enhances youths' strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths.

The combined aspects of a child, including the intellectual, social, emotional and physical attributes that contribute to a child's well-being and healthy development. The whole child concept focuses on long-term development and success for young people and requires integration between schools, families and communities.

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